The Indians face the Twins again tonight in Minneapolis, as T.J. House takes the mound against Ricky Nolasco. House faced the Twins just once this year (July 21) and allowed 3 ER on 6 hits in 5 IP and got a no-decision in a 4-3 Indians loss. The Indians faced Nolasco twice this season, and had some success on both occasions. On April 6 he allowed 5 ER on 7 hits in 4 IP, and on May 7 he allowed 3 ER on 6 hits in 6 IP. Nolasco spent just over a month on the disabled list, making his first start since July 6 last Friday against the Royals. In that game he took the loss as he allowed 5 ER on 7 hits, in 6 IP.
The bats really came to life last night after the Twins put up a quick five runs in the first inning against Trevor Bauer and the Indians. They managed to battle back and win 7-5; it would be nice to keep the offense rolling against Nolasco.
Lineups:
Indians:
Michael Bourn, CF
Jose Ramirez, SS
Michael Brantley, LF
Carlos Santana, 1B
Jason Kipnis, 2B
Zach Walters, DH
Mike Aviles, 3B
Chris Dickerson, RF
Roberto Perez, C
Twins:
Danny Santana, CF
Brian Dozier, 2B
Joe Mauer, 1B
Kennys Vargas, DH
Oswaldo Arcia, RF
Trevor Plouffe, 3B
Eduardo Escobar, SS
Eric Fryer, C
Jordan Schafer, LF
Tonight's #TribeTrivia: Who has the lowest BA in Progressive Field history (min. 500 PA)?
— Ryan McCrystal (@TribeFanMcC) August 20, 2014
Im not sure if he has 500 PA at Progressive Field, but my final guess at tonights trivia is Nick Swisher. My other guesses were josh bard or einar diaz.
matt laporta
albert belle has the highest with .334, you can add that to your case for his HOF induction
just saw the walters HBP review replay, new york blew that call, hit him in the hand